Musician in Residence
Uppingham School
Uppingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits and accommodation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2018
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced musician with strong keyboard skills to join one of the leading schools for music in the UK.
As Musician in Residence, you will contribute to a wide range of musical activities, within both the co-curricular and academic life of the school, which will include directing and assisting with choir rehearsals, teaching music theory and sight reading, accompanying students in both formal and informal situations, performing in concerts and tutoring in the boarding houses.
Whilst the role will be tailored to the particular interests and strengths of the successful applicant, strong keyboard skills will be essential, and it is desirable the successful candidate will be able to accompany some Chapel services on the recently rebuilt 3-manual Nicholson organ.
Uppingham School has always had a very distinguished reputation in music, being the first school to appoint a Director of Music in 1865. The School has an enviable instrumental programme with a biennial Chamber Music Festival. The School also has a jazz band and two concert bands. The School’s Concerts Series also brings top-flight performers to Uppingham. Recent events have included performances by the European Union Chamber Orchestra, The Tallis Scholars, BBC Singers and The Sixteen, and soloists including Nicola Benedetti, Stephen Hough and Pascal Rogé.
The appointment will last for one academic year, starting in September 2018 and accommodation will be provided. If you have a good honours degree in music, with the ability to coach and direct instrumental and/or vocal ensembles and can motivate and inspire students of all levels and abilities we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Applications should be received by 9am on Friday 18 May 2018.
The interviews will take place in the week starting Monday 21 May 2018.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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